About this episode

Denee Bex discusses the significance of reclaiming Indigenous nutrition traditions and the challenges faced by Native communities.

Hey friends! In this episode of Food Culture Curious we’re joined by Denee Bex, a registered dietitian and diabetes nutrition educator. Denee discusses the traditional Navajo foods, the impact of colonization on indigenous diets, and the unique nutritional challenges faced by Native communities. Denee shares insights on the significance of cultural foods and emphasizes the importance of integrating these into modern nutrition practices. She also explores with us the broader health issues within Native communities, such as diabetes, malnutrition, and eating disorders. Listen as she highlights the role of cultural inclusivity in nutrition and the need to reclaim and honor indigenous foodways. 00:00 Introduction 01:22 Meet Denee Bex 02:14 Growing Up with Navajo Foods 04:52 Exploring Protein Sources 08:00 Rediscovering Forgotten Fruits and Vegetables 14:20 Learning and Sharing Cultural Food Knowledge 21:55 Integrating Traditional Medicine in Healthcare 22:35 Cultural Beliefs and Food 26:01 Myths and Misconceptions About Native Foods 32:20 Nutritional Challenges in Native Communities 37:22 Balancing Cultural Foods with Health Goals 44:36 Final Thoughts and Resources Like what you…

People in this episode

Host: Areli Gutierrez

Guest: Denee Bex

Topics covered

• Indigenous nutrition
• Cultural foods
• Diabetes education
• Nutritional challenges
• Colonization impact
• Cultural inclusivity

Keywords

• Indigenous nutrition
• Navajo foods
• diabetes
• cultural inclusivity
• nutrition education
• traditional medicine
• malnutrition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Navajo

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